This award program recognizes young professionals actively engaged in forestry or natural resource management and have demonstrated a passion for the environment and a desire to solve complex problems. One to two winners from each of the participating countries (Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia), will take part in an international knowledge exchange program during 2026. Participants will take part in a 3-month paid international work placement (June-August 2026) in one of the participating partner countries, which will offer a broad range of interdisciplinary forestry experience in policy, planning and fieldwork. This could include: aiding in harvest prescriptions, high value conservation area determination, harvest block and road layout, silviculture-related data collection, modeling and analysis, science and research support, urban forestry management, tree planting and nursery husbandry, or gaining a better understanding of how forestry NGOs and government work. This program connects future forestry leaders with all the resources required for success—providing unique experiences and opportunities, and empowering participants, while significantly contributing to employers and host countries alike.

Award winner will receive a bursary of C$5,000 total. Participants will cover their own expenses, including flights, accommodation, local transportation, food, VISAs, insurance and incidentals.

In addition, participants will be asked to maintain a blog during the exchange and produce an article after the program finishes (additional information on the requirements for maintaining a blog will be provided to successful Award recipients). Recipients may be asked to participate in an alumni online event.